Oil painting Yayoi Banner Igor Konovalov

Discover "Yayoi Banner" by Igor Konovalov: A Tribute to Yayoi Kusama's Iconic Style

Collection and Significance

"Yayoi Banner" is a standout piece within our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre, embodying the profound influence of Yayoi Kusama. As an essential acquisition for collectors and art enthusiasts, this painting complements Other Works by Igor Konovalov. It serves as a striking meditation on the interaction between art, nature, and human emotion.

About This Painting

"Yayoi Banner" is a compelling, hand-painted oil on canvas, measuring 90x110 cm. It depicts two figures in a forest under twilight, one standing with a pole that supports a vivid red banner dotted with polka dots, evocative of Yayoi Kusama's signature style. The other figure, crouched in reflection, adds a somber tone to the scene. The stark contrast between the dark, subdued forest and the brightly colored banner creates a visually arresting image that invites viewers to reflect on the legacy of avant-garde art within traditional settings.

The presence of mechanical bunnies in varied hues introduces an element of the surreal, possibly symbolizing the merger of creativity with the natural environment. This painting explores themes of reflection, reverence, and critique, positioning the avant-garde as a powerful influence in conventional landscapes.

Artistic Details

Artwork Details

• Title: Yayoi Banner
• Artist: Igor Konovalov
• Size: 90x110 cm / 35.43x43.30 inches
• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Technique: Original painting from our exclusive collection

Condition and Detailed Viewing

Presented in impeccable condition, oil painting invites viewers to explore its every detail through comprehensive imagery, capturing all angles and facets of this stunning piece.

About the Artist

He was born in 1965 in the city of Novy Bug.

1983—1987 — Dnipropetrovsk State Art School.

1987—1993 — Kyiv State Art Institute.

Since 1993, co-founder of the art commune "Squat on Olehivska Street", the activity of which has two periods:

1993—1996 — "classic squat" (occupation of premises for workshops and housing, exhibition activity, as a practice of introduction into society).

1996-2006 — "fictitious squat" (author of the project — Fiction Gallery Expedition. — going beyond workshops and galleries (institutions) into open urban space.

The founder of the Hill-art direction (art on the hills), within the framework of which actions were held and facilities were created on the hills of Kyiv.

2010-2020 - develops the author's mythology, which he called "Infodelica".

The creator of paintings, promotions, objects and video art.

Lives and works in Kyiv.

EXHIBITIONS

Personal exhibitions:

2020 - Recreation room, Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2019 - "Voices", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2018 - "Two Pages", Kyiv History Museum, Kyiv

2017 - "Point of support", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 – "Presidency", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2016 - "Relax", CSM "Soviart", Kyiv

2015 – "Wi-Fi", DTEK Academy, business center "Eurasia", Kyiv

2013 - "Infa&infadelika", 8-bit Gallery, Kyiv

2012 - "Infa", Gallery "Forest", Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Infa", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2010 – I. Konovalov, Museum of Sovr. image of Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), Kyiv

2009 – "Golden Mountains", RA Gallery, Kyiv

2008 - Ctrl-Z, RA Gallery, Kyiv

Group exhibitions:

2020 – ART CAPITAL, Grand Palais, Paris. Salon Comparaisons, groupe Alain Campello

2017 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", Sumy Municipal Gallery, Sumy

2015 – Museum collections, Ukrainian modern art. (1985-2015)

2015 – "Coefficient of independence" (America House), Kyiv

2015 - "Art for the sake of life" - charity project, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2014 - The 21st nude art exhibition "MAN & WOMAN", At the Museum of New Art, Pärnu, Estonia

2012 - "Squat on Olehivska Street", M17 Center of Contemporary Art, Kyiv

2012 - Art-Moscow, 16th International Art Fair, Moscow, Russia

2011 - "Independents", New art of the new country 1991-2011, "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2011 – "Space Odyssey-2011", "Art Arsenal", Kyiv

2010 - Art project "AUT" - international art project, Chocolate House, Kyiv

Press:

• Catalog for a personal exhibition: I. Konovalov, Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU), "Infa", "Forest" Gallery

• The book "Squat on Olehivska Street" (1993 - 2015), Kyiv

• Collection of the Museum of Ukrainian Modern Art 1985–2015 from private collections

25 years of presence. Modern Ukrainian artists. 1991-2016, Kyiv

• Collection of catalogs of participation in numerous exhibitions and auctions

Works are located:

• Dnipropetrovsk Art Museum

• Museum of Modern Fine Arts of Ukraine (MSIIU)

• Kyiv History Museum

• In private meetings: Boris and Tetyana Hrynievych, Igor Voronov, Igor Abramovich, Oleg Krasnosilskyi, Volodymyr Kashirskyi, and others.

Invitation to Viewers

We invite art lovers to experience the enchanting and provocative world of "Yayoi Banner" in our gallery. This piece is not only a visual delight but also a profound commentary on the enduring impact of avant-garde artists like Yayoi Kusama. It is an ideal choice for those looking to Buy a Oil Painting or explore Handmade Paintings Online. Discover "Yayoi Banner" along with more captivating works in our Collection of Contemporary Art and Collection of Portraits & Genre.